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Newspaper

Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1939

Page

4

Three Shuttered Houses Mystery Continues

In the Longwood case the Seaford house hosts tense interviews as Inspector Heale presses for access to the apartment during the funeral. Miss Moss hints at a hidden husband and possible unknown links to Jane Leaford, while Clint contemplates a possible near relation as the motive behind the alleged poisoning.

Clint Longwood Miss Moss Tope Heale Jim Glovere Kitty Seaford Jane June Glovere Leaford Mrs. Leaford

Hidden motive drives renewed Kenesaw Hill murder case

Inspector Tope argues a single murder cannot explain Mrs Seaford’s death. He believes a deeper scheme is at work and warns Inspector Heale that inaction will invite another killing at Clint’s urging, while Dr Derrie clings to the accident theory.

Kitty Leaford Inspector Topee Inspector Heale Derrie Tope Clint Heale

Miss Youngquist Married in Austin

The marriage of Miss Johnna May Youngquist daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Youngquist of Bricksdale and Wilbur Gustafson of Austin occurred Saturday evening December 2 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Austin with Rev. J. E. Chester officiating. The ceremony featured candles and Lohengrin’s Wedding March. The bride wore white satin with a fingertip veil. Attendants included Miss Ella May Sweeney and Elwood Gustafson. ushers were John Edward Youngquist and Elwood Gustafson. The couple left for San Antonio for a honeymoon and will reside in Austin where Mr. Gustafson works. Attending from Bricksdale were Mr. and Mrs. Youngquist, John Edward Youngquist, and Mrs. Edgar Shuquist with Edward Warren.

Johnna May Youngquist C. E. Youngquist Bricksdahl Wilbur Gustafson Austin Gethsemane Lutheran Church J. E. Chester Martha Engstrom Reuben Nelson Miss Engstrom Ella May Sweeney Elwood Gustafson Miss Sweeney John Edward Youngquist Gustafson Bricksdale Stamford Gustafsons San Antonio Mr. Gustafson Youngquist Edgar Shuquist Edward Warren

Business Girls Banquet Hosts Annual Party

The Business Girls Banquet holds its yearly gathering with numerous guests listed by name and association. Notable attendees include Mayor R. Thomas and Mrs. W. C. Leavitt, plus Dr. D. C. Curb of Albany and Dr. K. E. P. Bunkley among others, as the event continues from page one.

Mae Massey Ethel Frierson Haskell Mildred Vaughan Ted Miles Miles J. A. Smith Swenson Davis L. C. Dennis Dennis Dallas Southard Rozella Veazey C. M. Lester Vera Steely R. B. Bryant Reta Culbreath W. M. Herndon Madge Richards J. M. Foster W. P. McDonald R. H. Bounds R. F. Mahood Club

Golden Anniversary Observed Sunday by M. D. Smith's Parents

Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Smith of Laterton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with 72 relatives and more than 300 open house visitors from Haskell Rule Aspermont Abilene Stamford Old Glory and Lagerton. A three tier cake and golden decorations marked the event planned by their daughter Mrs Frank Battson. The couple married in Rising Star and moved to Lagerton about 25 years ago.

Joe S. Smith Laterton M. D. Smith Haskell Rule Aspermont Abilene Stamford Old Glory Lagerton

Bibles Move to New Stamford Home on Reynolds Street

Mr and Mrs R A Bible moved this week from their Clear Fork Brazos home to 903 East Reynolds Street in the Penick house. They repapered and repainted interiors. Robert Bible remains with relatives in Lueders and will transfer from Lueders to Stamford schools at midterm. he is a seventh grade student.

R. A. Bible Clear Fork The Brazos Reynolds Street Penick Stamford School

Exchange Club Luncheon Moves to Home Ec Cottage

The Exchange Club will meet Friday at noon in the home economics cottage instead of the Inn. Football squad and coaches will attend as guests while First Baptist Y W A hosts a Christmas missionary program the next morning after a 7 a.m. breakfast led by Miss Juanita Morgan. The West Side Baptist Young People's Class met December 10 with Magdalene West presiding.

Exchange Club Ec. Cottage First Baptist Y.W.A Y.W.A Juanita Morgan West Side Baptist Church Magdalene West

Wrens Move to Temple Family joins funeral home venture

Mrs. Vancil Wren and children Max and Carolyn moved to Temple this week to reunite with Mr. Wren who has been there. He has taken a partnership in a local funeral home now named Flanders Wren Funeral Home.

Temple Vancil Wren Max Carolyn Wren Mr. Wren Flanders-Wren Funeral Home

Two Rotarians Share Occupation Talks At Rotary Luncheon

L. E. Loveless spoke on the wholesale automobile parts business and Ray Reed discussed his experiences in managing a variety store. Cleburne Huston, vocational service committee chairman, presented the program.

Rotary Club L. E. Loveless Ray Reed Cleburne Huston Vocational Service Committee

Arledge Receives Private Pilot License

Roy Arledge has earned his private flying license after tests administered by a Civil Aeronautics Authority inspector in Fort Worth. He exceeded the normal requirement with 90 hours of flight time, having begun lessons a little over a year ago and pursued aviation for several years.

Roy Arledge Civil Aeronautics Authority Fort Worth Mr. Arledge

Weinert Triumphs In Lueders Invitation Basketball Tourney

Lueders senior boys hosted an invitation tournament with teams from Albany Weinert Avoca Rochester Sylvester Trent Lagerton Paint Creek Nugent Oden Lawn and ACC Academy. Weinert took first place Lawn second and Trent earned the consolation prize under referee C O Walker. Local coach Lewis Parker invited the teams which proved a great success.

Lueders Albany Weinert Avoca Rochester Sylvester Trent Lagerton Paint Creek Nugent Oden Lawn A.C.C. Academy C. O Lefty) Walker Lewis Parker Los Angeles California Ruby Weldon Parker Graham Roy Aycock Vester White Howard Compton Royalty Rupert Compton Jewel Douthit Waco First W. G. Webb Sr C. S. Byrnes Leonard Davidson Abilene Thomas J. McCorkle Mary Ella Bar Anson Church of Christ City Cafe Lieb Building Velma Terry Houston Jimmy Evetts Dallas Ed Peek Lubbock

Local residents visit and holiday events noted in Albany area

Residents and visitors from Wichita Falls Sherman Houston Fort Worth and Seymour gather in Albany for family visits school programs and Christmas celebrations. Notable mentions include Vota Vita class party at Mrs Bill Edgar home and P T A Christmas program at Post Oak School with public invitation.

Guy Harvick Leonard Davidson Wichita Falls Jeff Abernathy Clorel Ruth Sherman A. Veal Dale Reid Houston Beatrice Reid Billy Seaman John Tarleton College Stephenville S. W. Seaman Ed George Shirley Ann Big Spring Vota Vita The Baptist Church Bill Edgar J. C. Garrett Thomas Murry Gus Lieb Anson Charlie Helmer C. E. Arnold T. R. Putnam Albany M. E. Marrs Throckmorton Henry Lieb Abilene Eric Brock Seymour Charlie Latimer M. O. Johnson Clara Ann Virginia Mary Lucille Doris Jean Seth Lee Cauthen W. L C. E. Yeagger Choral Club P.T. A Post Oak School

Lueders Church of Christ Invites December Services

The Lueders Church of Christ extends December services with Mack Kercherville the Abilene Christian College student and pastor delivering special sermons each morning. Public invited to attend. Also noted is a Stamford event where Mrs. William Rogers Mrs. J. C. Hester Mrs. C. A. Thornton Mrs. E. M. Douthit and Rev. and Mrs. C. R. McMaster joined an all day Woman's Missionary Society meeting at St. John's Methodist church.

Lueders Church of Christ Mack Kercherville Abilene Christian College William Rogers J. C. Hester C. A. Thornton E. M. Douthit C. R. McMaster Woman’s Missionary Society St. John’s Methodist Church Stamford

Local Dance and Basketball Weekend in Rockdale Area

Mrs M M Cobb spent last week with her daughter in McCauley while her husband was away on business. Lueders school hosted a basketball tournament with several local players on the boys and girls teams.

M. M. Cobb Burl Bunkley McCauley Bunkley Louise Dillard Rising Star Ruby Fox R. A. Gillespie Abilene Lueders School Doyle Gillespie Junior McLennan Lueders Lucille Patterson Pearl Newcomb Mercadrce Imogene Dillard E. D. Williams

Winter outage tests Rockdale patience and power

The report notes a cold spell worry over meat preservation, then a Sunday electrical outage in Rockdale that lasted until Monday noon. The line was restored quickly after the electric company was notified. Local residents with ties to El Paso Berryhill Bricksdahl Stamford Paint Creek and Sweetwater are mentioned alongside social visits and sports events.

Rockdale Art Newcomb el Paso Lucille Myrtle Newcomb Leo McKeever Berry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Asa Asa Taine Miss Tope O Asagen Baiss Moss Miss Seaford Lence Inspector Tope Business Girls R. A. Bibles Aecree Erate Rand Mec Roy Morton East Campbell St Oil Mill James W. Brown Coleman, Rt Western Mattress Plant West McHarg South McKinley Street J. A. Middleton N. R. Packwood Stamford Oil Mill Hamlin Clark Bros Leeders C. B. Cox West Oliver J. W. Selby Texas Vanderbilt O. L. Lindsey Iptf East Oliver Stone Hotel Spur G. L. Jennings B. Yates Drug Store Oliver Street Tfe Gould Lawrence Crider East Moran Street Aller Ler City Hall Roland Dunwody Jones County Arledge Pho South Side Square Hassen’s Hassen RSAC Silex Coffee Makers Sunbeam Chambers Nesco Winchester Air Rifles Bicycles Say ‘ Aere Zenith RADIO R.A. Bible West Side Square North Needles N. Swenson Tex
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